One Taylor Swift Camp Introduced Us to the Magic of ROOTS Academy

By Amanda Adams

If you’re a Nashville-area parent staring down the summer calendar wondering how to keep your kids entertained and inspired, let me save you some scrolling time: ROOTS Academy in Franklin is one of the best things we’ve discovered for kids in Middle Tennessee.

A few summers ago, I found ROOTS because they were offering a Taylor Swift-themed summer camp. Naturally, my niece — a proud little Swiftie, just like her aunt 😉 — had to go. We thought it would be a fun summer activity. Instead, it turned into something so much bigger.

She absolutely loved it. And we did too.

From the very first week, we could tell ROOTS Academy was different. The teachers weren’t just running a camp — they were truly investing in these kids.

There’s this perfect blend of professionalism, creativity, encouragement, and kindness that’s rare to find. You can feel how much they care.

After that first camp, my niece enrolled in dance classes. Then another camp. Then another.

Fast forward to this school year, and both of my nieces just wrapped up an incredible year at ROOTS Academy. One of the highlights? Watching them participate in the musical theater program and perform in Oliver Jr. after going through auditions, rehearsals, and production prep.

It was incredible to watch — not just because of the final production, but because of the confidence and growth we saw happen throughout the year.

That’s what makes ROOTS special.
They’re helping kids build real skills while still making everything feel exciting and fun.

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Whether your child is into music, dance, acting, theater, creativity, or simply trying something new this summer, ROOTS Academy offers camps and programs that feel meaningful — not just like a way to fill time during school break.

And if you live in Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, or anywhere nearby, this is absolutely one of those “local gems” you’ll want to know about.

Their summer camps tend to fill up quickly, so if you’ve been looking for summer activities for your kids, now’s the time to hop over to their website and grab a spot.

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